Big game fishing offers more than the thrill of a loud reel and a struggling fish. It involves connecting with the incredible creatures of the ocean, respecting their strength, and helping ensure they ...

Big-game fisherman John Whalen survived getting pulled overboard with some quick thinking. Legendary billfish angler Stewart Campell just got lucky. Sure, it sounds easy. Just let go of the fishing ...

This is fishing season — at least in some parts — so it's only right that we turn our gaze towards vintage tackle. As with most things in life, size matters … although angling glory in pre-World War ...

This story, “Big-Game Fishing’s Greatest Catch,” appeared in the April 1984 issue of Outdoor Life. Maxwell’s 1964 tiger shark remains tied for the all-tackle world-record (with a shark caught off the ...

Belize may be known for its crystal-clear waters and world-class diving, but the 2024 Grand Caribe Deep Sea Classic awarded Belize the clout to be considered a destination for big game fishing as well ...

Marlin University is now Marlin Expeditions! We travel to the best big-game destinations on Earth, at peak times of the year, and teach the most cutting-edge techniques to catch billfish. Check out ...

Learn how to catch your own bait fish and use them to land big game fish, saving money and boosting your chances of a successful fishing trip. This step-by-step guide shows the full process from bait ...

The day for which Chris Weaver has been waiting all year has finally arrived: The jack crevalle are back within casting range of Lake Pontchartrain's shorelines. Weaver slipped out before work Monday ...